basketball

Maryland men's basketball has announced an interesting ticket promotion. Season tickets in the upper reaches of the arena are still available at around $395 for the season. They are offering, however, a pass for $150 that gets you a seat for each home game until they lose at home. It could be a big bargain. Last year, they lost to Virginia at home in the B1G-ACC challenge, but didn't lose any others. This year's home schedule is Mt Saint Mary's, Georgetown, Rider, Cleveland State, St. Francis (PA), Md. Eastern Shore, Marshall, Penn State, Rutgers, Ohio State, Northwestern, Iowa, Purdue, Bowie State, Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois.

This doesn't mean much near term but it would appear the writing is on the wall longer term. Not a surprise considering the struggles and lack of physicality last year but what a far cry from the tales of spring 2013 when he was "tearing up Jordan Morgan" in practice.

A U-M team spokesman confirmed that Donnal's status was modified "a few weeks ago," but did not provide a statement as to why. Regardless of Michigan's classification, Donnal has three seasons of NCAA eligibility remaining.

Did any MGoPistons fans catch this game? Down by as many as 18 in the 3rd quarter, the Pistons outscored Portland 41-11 in the fourth to defeat Portland 120-103 on the road.

Reggie Jackson scored 26 of his 40 points in the 4th, and Drummond tallied 29 points and 27 rebounds.

Tonight's game was the second of a six-game road trip, and the win brings the Stones to 5-1 on the season. It's early, to be sure, but for the first time in a long time I'm excited for the future of Pistons basetball.